Removal
  1. Remove screw to detach seat from rear fender.
  2. Slide seat forward.
  3. See Figure 1. Lift slightly to detach keyhole bracket from seat post.
  4. See Figure 2 or Figure 3. Slide seat rearward to detach seat tongue (1) from rear fuel tank bracket.
  5. Verify that tongue and mounting bracket (3) are tightly secured to the seat bottom.
    6. NOTE
    The passenger strap is not sold separately. Replace entire seat if the strap is damaged.
  6. Two-up seat: Inspect passenger strap (4) for damage or excessive wear.
Figure 1. Seat Post
1Tongue
2Keyhole
3Mounting bracket
Figure 2. Seat: Solo
1Tongue
2Keyhole
3Mounting bracket
4Passenger strap
Figure 3. Seat: Two-Up
Installation
1. Position seat on frame with mounting bracket at rear.
2. Slide seat forward until the tongue fits snugly under rear fuel tank bracket.
3. Push seat forward to engage keyhole onto seat post. Pull seat back slightly.
NOTE
Mounting bracket of solo seat uses forward hole in rear fender. Two-up seat bracket uses rearward hole.
4. See Figure 4. Install seat mounting screw with captive washer to fasten seat mounting bracket to top of rear fender.
5. Pull up on seat to verify that it is locked in place.
6. Tighten seat mounting screw to 2.3–4.5 N·m (20–40 in-lbs).
WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00070b)
7. Pull up on seat again to verify that it is secured at all three points.
1Seat mounting screw with captive washer
2Seat assembly, two-up (typical)
3Seat assembly, solo (typical)
4Passenger strap (not sold separately)
Figure 4. Seat Assembly